# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Pathways to Friendship, a partnership between The Arc of Massachusetts and the Department of Developmental Services, on Thursday, June 11 for Foundations of Friendship, an inspiring day of connection, learning, and hands-on experiences focused on building meaningful relationships between people with and without disabilities.

This event is for everyone: community organizations, staff, families, and people with disabilities. We’re honored to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Ann Turnbull, a nationally recognized leader in IDD, known for her groundbreaking work in family support, inclusive communities, and quality of life.

Foundations of Friendship
Thursday, June 11 | 9:30AM – 2:30PM
The Verve Hotel Boston Natick
1360 Worcester St, Constellation Ballroom, Natick, MA 01760
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/natick/pathways-to-friendship-foundations-of-friendship-forum/200030069297054
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Natick
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The VERVE Hotel Natick (Natick, MA)
- **lat**: 42.29794
- **long**: -71.38863
- **full address**: The VERVE Hotel Natick (Natick, MA), 1360 Worcester St,Natick, Massachusetts, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum being held?
  - **A:** Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm at The VERVE Hotel Natick (Natick, MA), 1360 Worcester St,Natick, Massachusetts, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum?
  - **A:** Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum is organized by The Arc of Massachusetts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Natick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pathways to Friendship: Foundations of Friendship Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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